Group 1 - Small-cap stocks exhibit higher volatility and activity compared to large-cap stocks, making them more likely to become market leaders [1] - As of January 7, there are 918 stocks with a circulating market value below 3 billion yuan, and 360 of these have a circulating market value below 2 billion yuan [1] - A total of 1,575 stocks have a total market value below 5 billion yuan, with 535 stocks having a total market value below 3 billion yuan [1] Group 2 - The three stocks with the smallest circulating market values are *ST Changyao at 294 million yuan, *ST Aowei at 409 million yuan, and Kuntai Co. at 627 million yuan [1] - The three stocks with the smallest total market values are *ST Changyao at 294 million yuan, *ST Aowei at 461 million yuan, and *ST Lifang at 648 million yuan [1] - A detailed list of stocks with circulating market values below 2 billion yuan includes various sectors such as pharmaceuticals, defense, automotive, and more, highlighting the diversity within small-cap stocks [1][2]